Customizations, Services, Care & Cleaning

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Custom Porcelain Finishes

We’re able to develop custom porcelain glaze finishes, however developing a new glaze is not as simple as mixing paint colors.

• Requires precision chemistry with a minimum of 30+ hours of development time.
• Some glaze color and sheen combinations are not possible.
• The finish on your final sculpture may have a slightly different in color or sheen than the approved sample.

Process:

• We will provide one physical sample for your review and sign-off prior to production.
• We’ll send a photo of the finished porcelain components before final assembly.
• Please add 2-4 weeks additional lead time.

We ask you to provide:

• Physical sample/swatch shipped to our studio.
• Specify your requested sheen/texture:
• Matte | Rough
• Satin | Smooth
• Gloss | Smooth

Translucent Matte Porcelain

TBS098

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Available only for the Dome Collection in sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 inch. Not available in larger sizes.

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Our porcelain is fired to more than 2000-degrees, transforming the minerals of clay into stone. In the case of translucent porcelain, we fire the clay even hotter so that the porcelain begins to transition from stone to molten glass.

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In transitioning to glass, the porcelain begins to lose its form. At the smaller sizes, the distortion is minimally noticeable. However at the larger sizes the distortion is more pronounced.

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Please anticipate waves, dents, and general deformation when specifying translucent porcelain.

Selection Guide

The following are recommendations, however you make select from any light temperature to achieve the right feel for your project.

• 2700K is standard
• 2400-3000K for residential
• 2700-3500K for commercial

Considerations

• Lower light temperatures (2700K and lower) can appear amber/orange when viewed in natural sunlight.
• Higher light temperatures (3000K and higher) can appear cold/blue in the evening or with no natural sunlight.

Warm Dim & Tunable White

• We offer Warm Dim & Tunable White LED options by request. See video of sample ring.

LEDs & Light Temperature

The LED lights we use are among the highest quality available in the industry. They have near perfect color accuracy, which ensures your space is clear, bright, and appears as it would in natural light.

Options

• 2000K

• 2200K

• 2400K

• 2700K

• 3000K

• 3500K

• 4000K

• 5000K

Applications

3000K - 3500K : Clear accurate task light : Kitchen, Office, Laundry, Vanity, Closet

2400K - 2700K : Soft relaxing light : Dining Room, Bedroom, Living Room

The LEDs are rated for greater than 50,000 hours, which is more than 17 years if the sculpture is lit for 8 hours per day 365 days per year.

See list of all LED and Bulb options

Single Pendant | No Canopy

Mud-in canopy where stem disappears directly into the ceiling.

This option is available only for 12V or 24V with Remote or SwitchEx driver.

Requires custom constructed cavity in ceiling for mounting hardware.

Single Pendant | Cap

Mud-in canopy with small metal “cap” where stem meets ceiling.

This option is available only for 12V or 24V with Remote or SwitchEx driver.

Requires custom constructed cavity in ceiling for mounting hardware.

Single-Pendant | Pancake

Low profile canopy. Standard for Dome Collection.

This option is available for 120V, or 24V with Remote driver, SwitchEx driver, or Junction Box Integrated Driver.

No special mounting considerations.

Pancake

Cap

These options may be used for pendants with flexible cording or rigid stems.

• Canopies can be finished with the metal finish of your choice.
• See Canopy Guide for details.

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Mud-In

2-inch

4-1/2-inch

Single Pendant | Small

Does not contain LED drivers. Does not does use junction box. Power received from 12V or 24V wiring:

• From remote driver or SwitchEx
• From swag cord
• From primary junction box through ceiling cavity

Single Pendant | Medium

Mounts with standard junction box.

Contains LED driver(s) for 3-4 light rings at full power, or up to 6 rings at 2/3 power.

Can also be used with remote driver or SwitchEx driver.

Single Pendant | Large

Mounts with standard junction box.

Contains LED driver(s) for 5-7 light rings at full power, or up to 10 rings at 2/3 power.

Can also be used with remote driver or SwitchEx driver.

Multi-Pendant | Custom

Connects with standard junction box. Comes with custom ceiling bracket. Requires use of a Remote driver or SwitchEx.

These options may be used for pendants with flexible cording or rigid stem sculptures.

These options may be used for pendants with flexible cording only.

EXTERNAL

RECESSED

Dome

Floating

Plate

Plate

Plate

• Canopies can be finished with the metal finish of your choice.
• See Canopy Guide for details.

Plate

Dome

Dome

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3-inch

5-inch

7-inch

Plate

4-1/2-inch

6-1/2-inch

8-inch

Single Pendant | 5-inch | Recessed Plate

Single Pendant | 5-inch | Visible Dome

Canopies - Photos

Braided Metal Cording

Not your standard 1/4" cloth covered cord.

Our swag and pendant cording is made from finely braided brass, constructed with a substantial 1/2" diameter.

The brass exterior allows us to apply our custom metal patinas to the cording. You can specify the finish to match the other metal components, or choose a unique finish.

The internal body of the cording, combined with our proprietary assembly and packaging techniques, gives the cords a smooth and graceful shape.

Cutting / Shortening

The length of the cords is set during the design phase, with your signature on a shop drawing. You can also cut the cords on-site if needed, though it’s a somewhat involved process. See instructions.

Ring Collection

Rings | LED Drivers & Dimmers

Driver & Dimmer In One Combination (SWITCHEX+) (120V)

Combination driver and dimmer unit installed in place of a standard light switch.

• DIMMING: Guaranteed driver and dimmer compatibility. Minimum dimming range 1.0%.
• Allows you to select our smallest canopies and recessed canopy styles.
• If the driver needs servicing in the future, no ladder or scaffolding is required.
• No special wiring considerations. Swap in place of standard 120V switch.
• No junction box required because power at mounting point is 12V/24V (subject to local electrical codes).
• Maximum 96W applications. Compatible with any standard non-dimming 3-way switch.
• Does not integrate with smart home systems.
• Consult an electrician to ensure driver wiring distance is within range.

Driver Installed in Remote Location (OmniDriveX) (110-277V)

LED Driver is installed in a closet, basement, attic, or other remote location (after the dimmer and before the sculpture).

• DIMMING: Compatible with most professional dimming systems (ELV, Triac, 0-10V, DALI-2). Minimum dimming range 0.1%.
• Allows you to select our smallest canopies and recessed canopy styles.
• No junction box required because power at mounting point is 24V (subject to local electrical codes).
• If the driver needs servicing in the future, no ladder or scaffolding is required.
• Works with both U.S. and international electricity.
• Consult an electrician to ensure driver wiring distance is within range.

Driver Integrated in Canopy or Junction Box (MikroDim) (120V)

The LED Driver is housed inside the ceiling mounted canopy or inside the junction box.

• DIMMING: Works with limited set of dimmers and smart home systems (ELV Dimming). Minimum dimming range 5.0%.
• Driver in canopy option works with any standard 120V junction box.
• Driver in junction box available for single pendants, flushmounts, & sconces (see example).
• If LED driver needs servicing (e.g. 5-15 years) electrician may need to use ladder or scaffolding to access.

COMBINATION

REMOTE

INTEGRATED

Rings Use Dimmable Integrated LED Strip.

All Ring Sculptures Require Driver.

Invisible Cable

Our invisible cable is just 0.02-inch diameter. It is strong enough to support the weight of the rings and also brings power down from the ceiling. There are no additional wires required other than the invisible cabling.

All of the Invisible Cable sculptures have just one canopy.

We build the canopy from cabinet grade wood and paint it the same white as your ceiling.

Example Photos

Canopy Mounting Guide

Dome Collection

Domes | LED Drivers & Dimmers

Standard Light >>> No Driver Required (120V or 230V)

• 120V or 230V G8 LED bulbs (90+ CRI) standard. Bulbs are compatible with most standard LED dimmers and DALI-2.

Premium Light >>> Driver & Dimmer In One Combination (SWITCHEX+) (120V)

Combination driver and dimmer unit installed in place of a standard light switch.

• DIMMING: Guaranteed driver and dimmer compatibility. Minimum dimming range 1.0%.
• Allows you to select our smallest canopies and recessed canopy styles.
• If the driver needs servicing in the future, no ladder or scaffolding is required.
• No special wiring considerations. Swap in place of standard 120V switch.
• No junction box required because power at mounting point is 12V/24V (subject to local electrical codes).
• Maximum 96W applications. Compatible with any standard non-dimming 3-way switch.
• Does not integrate with smart home systems. Consult an electrician to ensure driver wiring distance is within range.

Premium Light or Dim-To-Warm >>> Driver Installed in Remote Location (OmniDriveX) (110-277V)

LED Driver installed in a closet, basement, attic, or other remote location.

• DIMMING: Compatible with most professional dimming systems (ELV, Triac, 0-10V, DALI-2). Minimum dimming range 0.1%.
• Allows you to select our smallest canopies and recessed canopy styles.
• No junction box required because power at mounting point is 12V/24V (subject to local electrical codes).
• If the driver needs servicing in the future, no ladder or scaffolding is required.
• Works with both U.S. and international electricity. Consult an electrician to ensure driver wiring distance is within range.

Dim-To-Warm or Constellation >>> Driver Integrated in Canopy or Junction Box (Emery Allen) (120V)

The LED Driver is housed inside the ceiling mounted canopy or inside the junction box.

• DIMMING: Works with ELV reverse phase dimming. Dimmer must have neutral wire.
• Driver in canopy option works with any standard 120V junction box.
• Driver in junction box available if light fixture wattage is 60W or less.
• If LED driver needs servicing (e.g. 5-15 years) electrician may need to use ladder or scaffolding to access.

COMBINATION

REMOTE

INTEGRATED

Dome Finish Surfaces

Hardware | Metal

Choose from 6 metal finishes.

Cuff | Leather

Optional. Client provided material.

Dome | Porcelain

Colored gloss finishes cast colored light. Darker finishes diminish light output.

Shield | Porcelain or Metal

Choose from 21+ porcelain finishes and 6 metal finishes.

Reflector | Satin Nickel

Optional. Reflector inside dome restores light output and corrects color.

Dome Leather Cuff

Leather can be applied to vertical and horizontal straight tubing for any of the sculptures in the dome collection.

The leather cuff shown to the right is sewn with a “baseball” stitch. Leather can also be applied with epoxy, with a minimally visible seam hidden on the top of a horizontal tube.

Client must provide the leather they would like applied on their sculpture, shipped to our studio.

Dome Light Output

Using a Reflector restores light output to the same as the Off White

Dome Reflector

Our domes reflect light from the back inside of the dome. Darker porcelain finishes will diminish the light output. Colored gloss porcelain finishes will cast mildly colored light.

If your light sculpture will be used for accent lighting, a reflector is not required. If your light sculpture will be used as a primarily light source, we recommend the use of a reflector.

A “reflector” is a thin metal dish that sits inside the dome, that will restore the light to full strength.

• Satin Nickel Reflector : Casts light that is color accurate to your specification.
• See video
• Satin Brass Reflector : Casts light that is warmer than the color temperature specified.
• 2700K bulbs will appear 2400K
• 3000K bulbs will appear 2700K
• See photo of 3000K bulbs

Metallic Bronze porcelain dome without reflector

Metallic Bronze porcelain dome with Satin Nickel reflector

Emerald Green porcelain with Satin Brass reflector

Domes With LED Strip

The standard lighting option for Domes is 120V bulbs, which do not require any special wiring considerations for homes in the US.

For special projects, we can integrate LED strip in place of the standard bulbs. Examples include:

• Ketra compatibility
• Custom light temperature (e.g. 2400K)
• Warm dim light
• Tunable white light

The LED strip will not be visible inside the domes. We integrate the strip by replacing the bulbs with a metal “barrel” that the strip is adhered to. The barrel is hidden out of sight behind the opaque “shield” on the front of the dome.

With certain configurations, you may be able to a narrow sliver of the light source while viewing the dome from the side. To ensure the light is soft and pleasant, we cover the light source with a diffuser.

See video of LED strip inside dome

Narrow sliver of light may be visible when viewing domes from side.

LED strip integrated inside domes out of sight.

Domes Standard Bulbs

We use Emery Allen LED G8 bulbs as the standard lighting option for our dome sculptures. They come in 120V or 230V. You may purchase direct from Emery Allen or through Ted Bradley Studio.

• Dome Size #8 : (2) 6.0W bulbs
• Dome Size #10 : (4) 4.5W bulbs
• Dome Size #12 : (5) 6.0W bulbs
• Dome Size #14 : (5) 7.0W bulbs
• Dome Size #18 : (6) 7.0W bulbs
• Dome Size #22 : (7) 7.0W bulbs

Changing The Bulbs

If you find that a bulb is no longer performing, you can easily replace it without tools or needing an electrician.

• Unscrew the round metal “shield” by gently turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove bulbs by pulling them out of their sockets.
• Insert the new bulbs into the sockets.
• Screw metal shield back into mount clockwise. Take care to position the shield level with respect to the dome when starting to screw on the shield, to avoid damaging the threads. Stop when snug. Do not over tighten.

Domes Light Casting

The domes create a smooth and even light cast, without hard lines or shadows, ideal for task lighting required for an office or kitchen island.

The domes not not create a donut shape of light, despite the inner “shield” being opaque.

10-Inch dome positioned 32-Inches from wall.

Other Customizations & Notes

Sloped Ceiling

We are able to accommodate sloped ceilings for both Swag and rigid downrod designs using a custom adapter made specifically for our sculptures.

Handmade Process

The porcelain components in your sculpture start their lives as wet mud. There will be signs of the handmade process in the final piece including small indentations and other surface variations.

The metal components are individually hand polished and given a patina. Each part and batch of parts will be unique, which includes variations of color and other “imperfections” that tell the story of your unique sculpture.

Lead Times

Lead time begins when the deposit is paid, all specifications are provided, and the dimensioned drawing is signed.

Made In America

We are proud to be fully compliant with BABA (Build America Buy America).

• Our porcelain rings, domes, and metal patina are made by hand in our studio.
• Assembly is completed in our studio in Boulder, Colorado.
• More than 55% of the parts in our light fixtures are made in America.

Care & Cleaning

Care & Cleaning Instructions

Porcelain

• GENERAL CLEANING: Use a dry feather duster or can of compressed air.
• STAINS: For marks, stains, and fingerprints follow the instructions below.

For all porcelain types, do your best to keep the scrubbing contained to just the area of the blemish to avoid spreading.

• White Stone Matte (Bisque)
• First try using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (original) scrub pad.
• If that doesn’t work, gently sand any marks with a fine plaster or drywall sanding screen.
• Matte Glazes
• Gently clean affected area with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (original) scrub pad.
• Remove fuzz particles using a Car Detailing Putty.
• Satin & Gloss Glazes
• First try gently cleaning affected area with a dry Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (original) scrub pad.
• Next try to wipe with a soft lint-free cloth, slightly damp “shammy” cloth, or white paper towel. Use plain water or water with a drop of mild, clear dish soap. Pull front of cloth up and away from the surface as you’re wiping so that you’re lifting the contaminant away rather than pushing it deeper.
• Next try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (original) scrub pad damp (not soaking) with 95-99% isopropyl alcohol.
• Translucent Porcelain
• Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (original) scrub pad damp (not soaking) with 95-99% isopropyl alcohol.

Notes

• Avoid using strong or colored cleaning products or solvents (no bleach, windex, goo-gone, colored soaps, etc).
• Avoid rough or abrasive scrubbing pads such as Scotch-Brite, unless specifically directed to do so.
• Test a small section before cleaning the entire surface.

Metal Components

• GENERAL CLEANING: Dust with a dry duster or compressed air. You may also wipe with a soft lint-free cloth, slightly damp “shammy” cloth, or white paper towel.
• STAINS: Use plain water, or water diluted with a drop of mild, clear dish soap.

Braided Cords

• Do not wipe with paper products such as paper towels or tissue because the fuzz can become embedded in the cord
• GENERAL CLEANING: Dust with a dry duster or compressed air. You may also wipe cords with a slightly damp “shammy” cloth.
• STAINS: Use plain water, or water diluted with a drop of mild clear dish soap, with a slightly damp “shammy” cloth.

Services

On-Site Installation

Your sculpture can be readily installed by an electrician(s) proficient in working with high-end light fixtures. However, you can also arrange for the installation to be completed on-site by our Technical Studio Lead for an extra level of care and attention to detail.

On-site installation includes:

• Full-day installation.
• Ensures installation is completed to perfection.
• Fine-tuning of positions with interior designer and/or client.

Please note the following:

• Electrician’s assistant must be available on the day of the installation.
• Junction boxes, painting, and other ceiling work is not included.
• Scaffolding or ladder must be provided and set up before arrival.
• If any of the above are not prepared prior to arrival, the installation will need to be extended or re-booked at client expense.

Shipping Services

Boxing & Packaging ^[REQUIRED]

We’ve spent several hundred hours engineering a packaging solution that can safely ship our ultra-fragile porcelain rings. The packaging is lightweight and compact rather than heavy such as wood crates, which reduces cost of transit and means the sculpture can easily be carried up stairs and through tight doorways.

Shipping Transit ^{[OPTIONAL, INCLUDED BY DEFAULT]}

The box(es) can be delivered to the lobby of a building, front door of a house, an adjacent garage awaiting installation, or receiving warehouse. Signature and scheduled appointment are required for delivery.

Each box weighs a maximum of 49 lbs with dimensions of 31 x 31 x 18 inches or smaller.

Your Own Shipping

You are also welcome to make arrangements for your own shipping. Please contact us to arrange pickup from our studio.

Ted Bradley Studio

2907 55th St. Unit #6B

Boulder, CO 80301

Premium Insurance ^{[OPTIONAL, INCLUDED BY DEFAULT]}

We include secondary, premium insurance for the full value of your sculpture in addition to standard carrier insurance. This guarantees we can provide you with immediate replacement with no-charge rush service should there be any breakage or loss during shipment. Without this insurance, replacement is subject to carrier claim.

Return Shipping for Zero Waste ^{[OPTIONAL, INCLUDED BY DEFAULT]}

Shipping is a top source of waste in the home. We include shipping labels for the return shipment of our packaging materials so that they can be reused and recycled.

Receiving & Inside Delivery ^{[NOT INCLUDED]}

If you require delivery to a specific unit inside a building or delivery inside a house, please make arrangements with a local receiving/moving company. If you choose to use a receiver, please instruct them to not unpack the boxes or unwrap components. Sculpture should remain inside its original packaging until installation. See receiving notes.

Warranty

WARRANTY OVERVIEW

Ted Bradley Studio light sculptures are designed to last for decades. They are warranted against defects for two (2) years from date of delivery. The warranty does not apply to failures or other issues caused by improper installation or misuse. The warranty is void if light sculpture is moved from its original installation location.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

If you are utilizing a receiving company, please instruct them not to unpack or inspect sculpture prior to installation. The original packaging has been specifically designed to protect the piece during transit and storage. To date, we have had no incidents of damage during shipping. However we have had many cases of accidental damage and loss by inspection companies. Receiving companies have neither the materials nor experience to properly repack a sculpture after the packaging has been removed. Warranty is voided if box(es) are opened by a receiving company prior to installation.

OTHER TERMS

Please review our complete notes and terms.

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Warranty & Receiving Instructions